WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have released forward Niko Dimitrakos from his 25-game professional tryout agreement. Dimitrakos, recorded six goals and four assists for 10 points in 21 games with the Penguins. The 32-year old skated overseas from 2008-2011, splitting last year with Modo Hockey of the Swedish Elite League and the Mannheim Eagles of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). A former fifth-round draft pick (155th overall) of San Jose in 1999, Dimitrakos has appeared in 158 NHL games with the Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers. For more information please check www.wbspenguins.com and the Penguins’ official Facebook and Twitter page. -penguins-